This carved marble sculpture, by William Wetmore Story (c. 1819–1895), was inspired by the character, Medea, from ancient Greek mythology. She was the daughter...
In the 7th and early 8th centuries, Bardanes Philippikos (also commonly known as Philippicus Bardanes) was a prominent member of the ruling elite involved...
This carved marble sculpture, by William Wetmore Story (c. 1819–1895), was inspired by the character, Medea, from ancient Greek mythology. She was the daughter...
This psychedelic and colorful artwork, by the Polish artist Josef Mehoffer (c. 1869 – 1946), depicts the legendary flying horse, Pegasus, and two godly...
Ovid (43 BCE-17 CE)
"A celibate life is something I'd only wish
On my very worst enemies."
From The Amores (2.10.16-17) by Ovid, translated by Peter...
